"What's the Buzz?" Saturday Night Super Show (April 6)

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“What’s the Buzz?” Saturday Night Super Show 

*We see Bryan Worthy in his neon green blazer sitting in a very cramped space. Some techie is mic-ing him up.*


Bryan Worthy: Good evening, WCF Universe, and welcome to a special live edition of “What’s the Buzz?”. We apologize for the cold open, but just minutes ago, just as we were about to begin taping the show, the mysterious group known as the Legion contacted us to request a face to face interview. These three men, you may recall, debuted at the Explosion Pay Per View when they viciously attacked WCF superstar Chase Michaels. No one, inside the company or out, has been able to find these men, let alone speak to them. So when they got in touch with the producers of this show to negotiate a meeting, we felt it was absolutely necessary to change our original plans. Are we good?


*The nerd wiring Buzz for sound gives the thumbs up. Worthy nods to the camera, well, the camera man actually, and leaves his seat, moving to slide open the door to what is revealed to be a news van. He steps out into a deserted parking lot. Its night, and behind him looms a large warehouse. Bryan begins walking briskly towards it.*


Bryan Worthy: The Legion wanted us to meet them here, a storage facility used by the Wrestling Championship Federation not far from its headquarters in Reading, Pennsylvania. What we plan to do prior to the interview is show you the taped material we had for tonight’s show. Several WCF personalities agreed to sit down with us this week, and we would like to thank them all for taking the time out from their busy schedules to do so. First up, we have former Television Champion Peter Quinn.


*The feed switched to a pre-recorded segment. There is an exterior shot of a Starbucks coffee house. Looking through the window we can see Buzz, dressed casually, sitting across from Peter Quinn. The view changes, and now we’re inside, watching the two men talk from big comfy chairs while sipping their drinks.*


Bryan Worthy: Your wrestling style is very unique. What kind of training have you had?


Peter Quinn: Well, training...yeeeeeah. I haven't received what you'd call the most orthodox training in the world, it obviously is pretty different then most everybody here. That's really all I can say about that, other then that at the moment I'm getting some new training from a trainer who for now will remain nameless.


Bryan Worthy: Prior to joining the Wrestling Championship Federation, you competed for a company in Australia. Can you summarize your tenure as part of—what was the fed called again?


Peter Quinn: The...uh...The Crikey Crocodile Wrestling League. Yeah, my time over there was quite dramatic. Y'see, Australians are pretty serious about their wrestling, so much, that they don't even limit themselves to wrestling humans. They'll wrestle pretty much almost anything they can get their hands on, kangaroos, crocodiles, you name it. You'd be surprised at the kind of people who participated in this activity. For Christ's sake, Steve Irwin was undefeated for YEARS before he finally lost the Crikey World Title to Steakknife the Stingray. I only held one title during my time there, but I managed to end the long reign of this giant crocodile named Bubba. I promptly lost the title a few months later in controversial fashion to a ninety-year old aboriginal named Gurumarra. It's a really long story, all I'll say is that it caused me to walk away from the company.


Bryan Worthy: What made you choose WCF to join?


Peter Quinn: Quite simply, it has the prestige, the history, and the honor that any federation worth it's salt should have. Plus there's the colorful characters that make this fed what it is. Our World Champion is a STREET PIMP for Gods sake! What more do I need to explain?


Bryan Worthy: What are your impressions of WCF so far?


Peter Quinn: So far, I'd say it's pretty much how I imagine it would be like if Westeros was a real place and people just hated each other. On any given day you can see some guy betray his best friend for the smallest of things. There's also a real sense of competition here, people actually want to be good here, and I have nothing but respect for them.


Bryan Worthy: You held the Television Title briefly, winning it due to outside interference but then losing it under near identical circumstances. Do you feel like the parties involved, Cheslea Black Armstrong and Brent Alpine, used you as a pawn in their own feud over the belt, and do you plan on seeking retribution?


Peter Quinn: First of, your question about retribution...it's definitely an option, if I feel like going for it, but I have other things I could do, so I might have to weigh my options. As for being a pawn, I think it's more a case of me being caught in the crossfire of a war I'm not even fighting. It's like Armstrong and Alpine are Russia and England fighting and I'm Ethiopia just trying to survive it. I don't really hold it against any of them, I just don't appreciate people giving me business I never wanted in the first place, y'know?


Bryan Worthy: What goals would you like to accomplish for yourself as a wrestler?


Peter Quinn: Oh you know, the usual, win a bunch of belts, make people fear me, hall of fame, all that good stuff. *wink*


*We get another shot of Buzz standing outside the one of the side doors to the warehouse. He’s tugging futilely on the handle.*


Bryan Worthy: Peter Quinn is a fascinating story. Some have accused him of being raw in the ring, but it’s clear he has a lot of untapped potential. I predict great things from him in the future. Next up, we have a studio segment with the recently returning John Gable.


*There’s another shift, and we’re at the normal “What’s the Buzz?” set. Bryan’s in one seat, Gable’s in the other, with a table in between.*


Bryan Worthy: For weeks now you've secretly been masquerading as the Savage Political Action Committee's lawyer, Herbert Goldstein. What was the purpose of this ruse?



John Gable: Skin deep it seems like a joke but my motivation was something much deeper. My whole venture into wrestling was to rework my career into Hollywood since it seems that they are willing to put wrestlers into anything for cheap and my thought process was that if I could just get my foot into the door again, I could revive my film career and leave this shit pile job. But I would never get anywhere by just beating people up. I needed to get noticed doing what I do best and that is performing. People think that all you have to do is get in front of a camera and say the lines you were given. So what I did was take away the predisposition of the film screen and put my skills to the test in an unexpecting live crowd to show that I could fool the masses. Making everyone else look foolish is just a plus.



Bryan Worthy: You revealed yourself as John Gable during the main event at Explosion, helping your stable mate Waylon Cash surprise and defeat the tag team of Steve Orbit and Torture. Given that you were hiding your identity from your opponents, do you think your victory over them was clean?



John Gable: There is no reason to consider it anything but clean. If they lost, it was because of their failure of underestimating their opponent. If they took their job seriously, they would have brought their A-game every single time like a true performer such as myself. On the set, you don't get anywhere arriving with a B-game. You drop out of the stars the moment people can tell you are phoning it in. Shouldn't be any different in wrestling.



Bryan Worthy: You left the WCF months ago after injuring yourself in a match. Is it safe to say your convalescence is over, and you are returning to the roster?



John Gable: Unfortunately yes. If it was up to me, I wouldn't even bother but alas my movie...Thanks for asking by the way...is not quite out of production so I am forced to arrive back here one for a guaranteed check and two for the free plug for my movie “American Strange“ coming to a theater near you later this year. But once my movie does hit theatres and explodes, I am out of here forever!



Bryan Worthy: At Explosion, S-PAC was able to score a significant victory against Pantheon in the ring, even though they were able to recapture the World Championship Belt from your group. It seems, however, this feud is far from over. What is it going to take for the two sides to eventually end their conflict?



John Gable: Hmmmm...Well, I personally think that there are certain conflicts that don't end. Sure there are chapters that end, but the disdain for each other will never subside. The only thing that can happen is that eventually it all just explodes into a violent end. But that doesn't mean we will stop. We will never back down because we are dominance! There is only one way we could be in a better position and that is with the World Title.



Bryan Worthy: By pinning Torture at Explosion, do you think Waylon Cash has earned himself another World Title shot?



John Gable: It is not even if that would make him deserve it, it is about the fact that at the end of the day he is one of the few who do deserve the shot. S-PAC is THE team right now and we are proving that endlessly. Yes, there was the loss with Benjamin but we are currently discussing how to move forward from that. Other than a bump in the road, we still remain dominant!



Bryan Worthy: What about your own goals here in the WCF? Is there a championship you are interested in pursuing?



John Gable: Honestly, I use to believe titles the way up but honestly, I learned it is not the title that makes you worth something, it is what you do to catch the attention of everyone. With that said, my feelings for this place will never change. I said I would take this company down and I still plan on it. Not to put you out of the job but I am going to use WCF as an example. I learned after my last film, during the infamous Gobble period, had a fire on set hospitalizing a member of the crew that I need to stand up for a safe work environment and WCF is guiltier of this more than any other place I have worked. I am talking about the dangerous and questionable practices wrestlers use to win and never get prosecuted. I will also go after the shady staff and their abuse in power. I am here to make the world of entertainment that there is no where you can hide and abuse the performer, the person you weigh all your world on.


*Back to Buzz outside. He and a WCF staffer are attempting to unlock the door. Figuring out which key from the significantly full ring to use has them stymied.*


Bryan Worthy: Interesting perspective from an interesting man. John Gable might not have a great deal of respect for the sport of pro wrestling, but there is no denying he is one of the best in it. It would not surprise me in the least to see him competing for the World Title himself soon. We’re going to take a break, but when we come back expect more insights from your favorite WCF stars, including one half of the Tag Team Champions Denise D’evil, People’s Champ Stacy Robinson, and WCF’s Director of Operations Joey Nitro.


*Buzz jams one of the keys into the door and turns it. There is an audible click, and he is able to push the door open. He gives his cameraman a knowing look and disappears inside.*


*Commercial time. We get ads for Lippy Lip Gloss, “Club Violet”, and “Visit Foam Lake!” (sponsored by the Foam Lake Board of Tourism). Then it’s back to Worthy, who is walking around an ill-lit warehouse, mic in one hand, flashlight in the other.*


Bryan Worthy: Welcome back to a special Saturday Night edition of “What’s the Buzz?” To those of you just joining us, we are currently en route to an exclusive live interview with the Legion, who interrupted the Explosion Pay Per View to attack Chase Daniels after his Trilogy Cup Semi Finals match. In the meantime, please enjoy these taped meetings with two important Wrestling Championship Federation personalities: People’s Champion Stacy Robinson and Mister Joey Nitro.


*We’re back to the “What’s the Buzz?” studio. This time Bryan is sitting with Stacy Robinson, who is dressed in her street clothes and carrying her title belt.*


Bryan Worthy: You have been People’s Champion for over a month now, but have yet to defend the belt. Do you think your reign has hurt the prestige of the title?


Stacy Robinson: I surely hope my reign hasn’t hurt the prestige of the championship. I don’t understand why I haven’t been able to defend it, I’ve always been a fighting champion and I’m beginning to worry that people will start assuming that I’m not a fighting champion. I understand that this title is normally defended on Wednesday Night, but you know as well as I do that there hasn’t been a Wednesday Night show since I defeated Jayson Price to claim this title. I want to defend my title Bryan, but management aren’t putting me in matches to defend it, which disappoints me.


Bryan Worthy: At Explosion, you defeated Savage Political Action Committee member Benjamin Atreyu. With this win, is your business with the stable over?


Stacy Robinson: Oh my business with S-PAC is far from over Bryan. You see, S-PAC are accusing me of sticking my nose in their business, when in actual fact, they’re sticking their noses in my business. My business is that Chelsea Black Armstrong has my brother, and I’ve said it many times before now, I will one day get my hands on Chelsea and get my brother back, but her fellow S-PAC brethren are getting in my way, and I will go through each and every one who does stand in my way, to get to her. So yeah, my business with them will end once I get my hands on Chelsea and get my brother back.


Bryan Worthy: You have been very complimentary of WCF newcomer Marina Valdivia, both on social media and in person. What is it about the Diamond Starlet you find so special, and might we possibly see the two of you form a professional alliance?

Stacy Robinson: Marina reminds me a lot of myself, she’s a hungry young woman who wants to make a name for herself, she’s also an extremely talented wrestler, hence why I have been complimentary of her. As for a professional alliance? I’m not going to rule that possibility out…


*There’s an edit, and now its Buzz talking to a suit clad Joey Nitro.*


Bryan Worthy: You have been WCF’s Director of Operations for a little over two months now. How would you rate your job performance?


Mr Joey Nitro: How would I rate my performance? Well I don’t know about you Bryan but I think I’ve done a stellar job thus far as the WCF Director of Operations.


Bryan Worthy: It has been noted by several pundits that you and Seth Lerch are seldom seen working together and very rarely does he mention you at all in his public announcements. Can you describe your professional relationship with the company’s owner?


Mr Joey Nitro: Mr Lerch and I do our own things, our own way, that’s why it doesn’t come across that we have much of a professional business relationship. When I first joined the company, he pretty much informed me of what I can and cannot do in my position and just let me conduct my business my own way.


Bryan Worthy: How do you answer the charges that your title is all but honorary, and the only reason you are employed here is because Seth Lerch wants someone who can monitor and “keep in check” the wrestlers who came over from the National Wrestling Association?


Mr Joey Nitro: If anyone believes that my title here in the WCF is all but honorary, then I suggest they speak to Mr Lerch and have him tell them personally that I am here to do a very important job here. As for ‘keeping in check’ the former NWA wrestlers, my position in this company doesn’t just revolve around those wrestlers, I am here to keep every single wrestler on this roster in check. I am here to make sure shows go as planned and without a hitch.


Bryan Worthy: March 30th, at the Explosion Pay Per View, your rival Chase Michaels was attacked by a trio of men calling themselves the Legion. They seemed to be following the orders of another NWA alum, Summer Daize. There are reports that you have ties to Miss Daize professionally, and have used her in the past to help solve problems for you. Is there any truth to these rumors?


Mr Joey Nitro: I wouldn’t refer to Mr Michaels as my rival; he is just someone who lacks any respect for anyone who is in charge of him. My ties with Miss Daize are purely down to the fact that she used to work in the NWA whilst I was the Owner of it. I have never used Miss Daize to help me with any problems or issues I may have with a wrestler.


Bryan Worthy: Can you unequivocally state, on the record, that you did not use the Legion to assault Chase Michaels?


Mr Joey Nitro: I can assure you Mr Worthy that I had nothing to do with what this group known as The Legion did to Mr Michaels at Explosion. Now if you’ll excuse me, I have some work to do that is a Hell of a lot more important than being interrogated like a damn criminal!


*We cut back to Buzz in the warehouse, who is ascending a set of metal stairs, the cameraman behind him. He looks over his shoulder to address the viewers.*


Bryan Worthy: As you saw, Joey Nitro vehemently denied having any role in the Legion’s invasion of last Sunday’s Pay Per View. We will see if the group corroborates his statement later tonight. As soon as we find them.


*Buzz reaches the top of the steps to a metal catwalk. He moves out onto it, slowly waving his flashlight back and forth, casting the beam downward to the floor of the warehouse. We see lots of crates, but no Legion.*


Bryan Worthy: “What’s the Buzz?” went on the road to tape an interview with our next guest. Denise D’evil, one half of the current Tag Team Champions, invited us into her home in Sleepy Hollow, New York, where we discussed matters both professional and personal.


*The camera focuses on a living room that was decorated with objects from all over the world. We soon see Denise sitting on the black leather couch with Little Shadow sitting in her lap. Bryan is in a chair nearby.*


Bryan Worthy: Why did you decide to become a professional wrestler?



Denise: That's a really good question. To tell you the truth, I'm not really sure why I did become one. It might be the fact that I've lived for a long time and got bored.



Bryan Worthy: There has been a lot of speculation that you are truly immortal. What do you say to those that doubt you?



Denise: People can believe what they want about me. But I have seen a lot of stuff in my day, and will go on seeing things come and go when a lot of you are gone. People can doubt what I am but there are people out there that know the truth, and I thank them for it.



Bryan Worthy: You have been a member of the WCF roster for a while now. In your time here, what has been your greatest triumph? How about your greatest regret?



Denise: My greatest triumph has to be meeting Night Rider, and soon to be wife, and getting the three titles that I have had so far. I don't really think that I have any regrets. I've done a lot since I've been here, and the fans are great about it.



Bryan Worthy: Your stable, the Shadows of Darkness, has finally been able to convince Oblivion to join it. You were originally apprehensive about adding the Monster to your ranks. Do you still feel this way?



Denise: Of course not. It was all an act for the people watching. We didn't want anyone to know what we really had planned. We had asked Oblivion a while ago, and when he agreed we kept up the whole act just to make it look better and a major surprise when it was revealed on Sunday night.



Bryan Worthy: What are the goals of the Shadows of Darkness?



Denise: To get our hands on every title that we can, and to recruit anyone that we deem worthy to be part of our ranks.



Bryan Worthy: You are engaged to your tag team partner, Night Rider. Has there ever been an instance where your personal relationship has affected your ability to work as a unit?


Denise: If anything it has made us stronger. We know each other personally and intimately, and I know it helps us in the ring. We can communicate without speaking in the ring.


Bryan Worthy: Do you ever worry that your opponents might use your affection towards each other against you?


Denise: Not really. We know that the other will do whatever we have to save the other if someone tries to use our affection against us.



Bryan Worthy: At Explosion, you and Night Rider successfully defended the Tag Team Titles against The Regulators. Next up for you will be Team Science. What are your thoughts on your upcoming match against these two men?



Denise: I'm not really sure what to make of either one of them. One man has multiple personality disorder, and the other thinks that he can disprove the world... Not what I call a really big threat. In my time I've studied under many great teachers, and earned degrees as well. I don't like men of science really, because they have to prove that everything exists because of science, and nothing more.



Bryan Worthy: You had a heated backstage altercation with Television Champion Chelsea Black Armstrong during Explosion. What is the source of the animosity between the two of you? Is this dispute something you feel can be settled in the ring?



Denise: When we faced SPAC Chelsea made me look like a fool, and that was not a good thing. Plus she has a title that I want. I'm out to show her that I'm not going to back down and I will take whatever I want however I can get it. But if she wants to step into the ring, then I'll gladly give her the match when she wants it.



Bryan Worthy: So where is your wedding taking place?



Denise: That I cannot say. It's only for a select few to know. We don't want the press and news reporters there to ruin our special day.


*Back to the live feed of the warehouse. Buzz has climbed down from the catwalk, and is poking around a large fuse box. He starts flipping switches, which illuminates the vast, cluttered structure. His faces breaks into a triumphant smile.*


Bryan Worthy: Other media outlets are reporting that the nuptials of Denise D’evil and Night Rider have in fact taken place this weekend, so it appears WCF’s premier tag team partners are now partners in matrimony. When more details of the ceremony become available, we will relay them to you. We’re up against another commercial break, but when “What’s the Buzz?” returns we will show you a revealing conversation with Logan’s confidant, the Great Catsy, plus exclusive footage of a confrontation between Pantheon member Jonny Fly and the man who has for weeks been denying him his hot fries, former WCF wrestler and Scoutmaster Stuart Slane.


*More ads. This time for the “Aftermath” Pay Per View, Jonny Fly Fly Swatters, and Clumpf International Wadding. When we return, Buzz is now standing in front of a large metal door marked “BASEMENT”.*


Bryan Worthy: Before my camera man and I continue our search for The Legion, I want to introduce the next clip. The Great Catsy is one of the most controversial and confounding members of the WCF Universe. A part of Logan’s entourage, Catsy is said to be a prime mover behind the scenes of the current Hardcore Champion’s wrestling career. That is why when he offered to answer questions about both himself and his Hall of Fame associate, “What’s the Buzz?” was eager to hear Catsy out.


*We’re back in the studio. Buzz is in one chair, while the tuxedoed Catsy lounges in another.*



Bryan Worthy: I’m sorry if this question comes across as offensive, but I feel it is a subject that must be addressed. What are you exactly? A cat robot? A regular robot wearing the skin of a cat? A feline cyborg?



*The Great Catsy coughed up a spat of the milk he had been sipping during Bryan's initial questioning. A few drops of white liquid stained his bowtie, which he glanced down upon with a frown. He idly responded, swiping some of the milk off his tux.*



Catsy: Could a robot drink milk? You see, good shit, I'd like to believe I fall in a category around the lines of... gentlemen cat, which is precisely what I am.



Bryan Worthy: Who invented you, and for what purpose?



Catsy: The Great Godsy, of course, and to be great... maybe even greater than him.



*A greedy red glow filled Catsy's eye bulb sockets.*



Bryan Worthy: How did you earn the title “Great”?



Catsy: I wasn't born this way, Mr. Worthy. It all started with Catherine. My first and only true love. Somewhere along the lines we lost touch. Maybe the timing was never right. But, nevertheless, I pursued. It's silly really. I wanted nothing more than to impress her, show her I was the one for her love. Moved over to a trashcan near hers, where I took up residence and threw the biggest milk dish parties a whisker had ever seen... all in hope that she'd one day... show..



*A lump formed under the fur of Catsy's throat.*



Bryan Worthy: Catherine?



Catsy: Sigh. She was hit by a car.



Bryan Worthy: I’m... sorry to hear that.



Catsy: It's okay, good shit. It's okay...



*Shifting in his chair a bit, Bryan moved on.*



Bryan Worthy: You recently led a coup against the United States government with the aid of a race of genderless Martians. As a veteran, one who has seen combat, do you see yourself as a traitor to your country?



Catsy: A fellow vet? Thank you for your service.



Bryan Worthy: Ah, no. I was not in the military. I apologize if I said anything to imply I was.



Catsy: No apology necessary. But back to your question: No, I do not. I brought jobs to this country. Not only jobs. Cows. You know what cows bring? More milk. More jobs. More money. If anyone is guilty of treason it was the bastards I forced out of office.



Bryan Worthy: Your friend and confidant, current WCF Hardcore Champion Logan, has recently been called out by two of his fellow Hall of Famers. Torture wants to face him at War, and “The Godfather of Wrestling” has challenged him to a Sixty Minute Iron Man Match at One. Do you feel he should take both men up on their offers?



Catsy: I personally cannot speak for that man, but I'd assume he's one not to back down from a challenge. Personally, I don't know what he could gain from facing either of the two. He already defeated Bobby Cairo at One a few years ago, and Torture...? Where's the benefit in whooping up on a Waylon Cash jobber?



Bryan Worthy: We have seen you helping Logan behind the scenes in a mentoring capacity. Have you thought about taking a more active role in his career, perhaps as a manager or, uh, valet?



Catsy: I'd hate to jump any guns here, good shit, but these paws are reaching for a bigger role - a WCF owner role.

*Bryan looks taken aback at the feline's statement.*



Bryan Worthy: You want to buy WCF from Seth? Why?



Catsy: Because honestly ever since Sarah Twilight won the World Championship, the WCF is becoming populated with women. You know what women have? Boobs. Know what boobs have? Milk. I want to own all that; the women, the boobs, the milk.


*The interview ends, and we’re back in the warehouse. More specifically, the warehouse’s basement. Buzz is in the foreground, speaking to the viewer, while behind him three shadowy figures stand waiting.*


Bryan Worthy: Well, we found them. In a few minutes we will have our exclusive interview with the Legion. However, as we prepare for the conversation, we are going to show you a meeting “What’s the Buzz?” was allowed to tape for broadcast. Since Timebomb, WCF superstar Jonny Fly has found his attempts to eat hot fries thwarted by a mysterious individual identifying himself only as “A Dandy Cap.” It was revealed last week that the true identity of this snack food saboteur was former United States Champion and frequent Fly critic Stuart Slane. Not soon after Jonny took to Social Media to request a face to face with his tormentor. After some negotiation, Slane agreed. When “What’s the Buzz?” contacted both camps to request access to this encounter, they accepted under the conditions that no questions could be asked. The following segment shows what took place during their summit.



*We get an establishing shot of an exterior of the Chuck E. Cheese outside Wyomissing, Pennsylvania. The scene shifts inside, allowing us to see Stuart Slane, in his black army coat and red scarf, sitting in a booth. His back is to the wall, and he sips at a glass of water, cold blue eyes occasionally glancing somewhere past the camera. A waitress moves to stand by him.*



Waitress: Still deciding on –



Stuart Slane: Yes. I’ll let you know when I’m ready to order.



*The young lady gives Stu a glare, her tongue pushing against her cheek. Without a word she turns and stalks off. We watch Slane drink some more. Finally, he sees something that causes him to quickly set down his glass and stand. He fidgets around, first with his arms folded across his big barrel chest, and then putting them down at his sides. Ultimately he decides on a stance that has his legs spread slightly, with his hands clasped behind his back. His ruddy features break into a smirk as the person who he has been waiting for steps into frame.*



Jonny Fly: Hello, Stuart.



*Jonny is dressed like a boss as usual, in attire far too fancy for a rathole like Chuck E. Cheese. He stands a few feet opposite Slane, one hand resting on the back of the booth.*



Stuart Slane: Hello, Jonny. Have a seat.



*Fly looks down at the cushions, no doubt checking for anything that could stain his swag. Finding none, he eases into the booth. Stuart moves to sit on the other side. Both are well over six feet tall, so it’s not the most comfortable of spaces for either man. Once again the waitress comes over.*



Waitress: I see your guest has arrived. Can I get you something to drink? Maybe an appetizer?



Stuart Slane: They don’t serve hot fries here.



*Jonny casts the briefest of glances over at Stu before turning his attention back to their server.*



Jonny Fly: Thanks, but no. Just a large pepperoni pizza to go, please. You know what? Make it three.



*Happy with a customer willing to spend some money, the waitress nods and goes off to fill the order.*



Stuart Slane: So, Jonny, you wished to speak to me?



Jonny Fly: I think you know why I'm here.



Stuart Slane: You would like me to relinquish my hold on your precious hot fries?



*Fly seems surprised with the response.*



Jonny Fly: Actually, no...but yes, now that you mention it. That'd be nice. I came here to challenge you to a match. I want all of this to stop. You and I have been at it for a long time...



Stuart Slane: Some would say we're only just getting started.



*Fly shakes his head 'no.'*



Jonny Fly: I've always thought you were a reasonable man, Slane. Misguided and smug...sure, but reasonable. I've wavered on that seeing how I don't understand how a reasonable man could deprive another man of hot fries, but still. As two reasonable men who just happen to be professional wrestlers, where else are we to go to solve our differences?



*Slane smiles ever so slightly. He leans in toward Fly and says softly...*



Stuart Slane: Perhaps prison? That'd be the best place for one of us to go.



*Fly shrugs off the comment and continues.*



Jonny Fly: Let's not even act like you're not going to accept this match. I'll even dangle a carrot.



Stuart Slane: Which would be?



Jonny Fly: I'll reveal the identity of the Gang of Fourteen.



*Slane sits back in his chair, pausing momentarily to gauge Fly's seriousness.*



Stuart Slane: I already know who the Gang of Fourteen are. I've revealed as much.



Jonny Fly: Do you really, or do you just think you know? I was the Owner of the company at the time. I know, and I'll tell you.



Stuart Slane: You only know because you were a part of it. One of your many abominable actions in and out of the WCF.



Jonny Fly: So then, what are you waiting for? Fight me. Enough with the talk, games, and grudges. I'm free at Aftermath and you...well you're always free. This match has been a long time coming. What do you say?



*Slane pauses again to ponder the invitation.*



Stuart Slane: No. I'm afraid a match against you at Aftermath is not possible. First of all, I am not even part of the WCF Roster.



Jonny Fly: I can settle that with one phone call to Seth.



Stuart Slane: Not to terms I'd be agreeable with. Then, there is the larger matter.



*Stu sets his palms on the table and hunches forward. When he speaks, it’s in a snide and menacing tone. *



Stuart Slane: I'm not done with you yet. This dance of ours, it’s just beginning, Jonny. You started it when you took away something that mattered dearly to me. Now, it’s my turn. I'm going to ruin you. Everything you covet, everything you use to satisfy your base appetites, will now be mine. Your hot fries were a start. But next, next come the coffee cakes. And then your "skanks." And so on and so forth until you have nothing left but that one thing I want the most: your damnable pride. And then, and only then, when you are begging me to end your suffering, will I honor you with a match.



*Stu gives Fly an unctuous little grin and leans back in the booth, arms crossed over his chest. Fly coldly stares at Slane, considering the appropriate response.*



Jonny Fly: You know, there was a time when I'd just sit here and tell you that I'll never let you take it to that point. I think you catch my drift. Today, all I'm going to say is that you're still the coward you've always been. You've always hid behind excuses and conspiracy theories. Cowards don't defeat Jonny Fly. Do your worst to me, I'll be alright.



Stuart Slane: Are you sure about that?



Jonny Fly: I came here to challenge you to a match. Instead, you'd rather continue playing games. That's fine. Have fun. But know this, when I walk out of here I'm taking my offer with me. It's now or never. Step up, or go back to the shadows. Go back to wearing costumes and jockeying for my attention. It won't help you get vengeance. That can only be gained with me in the ring.



Stuart Slane: I'm not afraid to wrestle you. It's just that when we fight, its going to happen on my terms.



Jonny Fly: You have until my pizzas get here to change your mind on that, Stuart.



*The two men simply stared at one another for several moments, green eyes locked onto blue. Stu absently reached out to toy with the salt and pepper shakers resting on the table, until he knocked one over, which chastened him enough to stick his hands in the pockets of his coat.*



Stuart Slane: The "Revenge" Pay Per View would seem a more appropriately themed venue for us to compete at.



Jonny Fly: "Revenge" is in August. I'm not going to spend my summer dealing with your shenanigans, waiting for you to work up the nerve to fight me.



Stuart Slane: I'm not scared to face you in the ring. When I was in WCF, I pinned World Champions. I pinned Hall of Famers. I pinned the man who's pinned you.



Jonny Fly: I remember.



*More silence. Eventually the waitress interrupts the tense stare down, a stack of pizza boxes in her arms.*



Waitress: Here you go sir.



*Jonny stood and put a $100 bill on the table before accepting the food. He looked down at the still seated Slane expectantly.*



Stuart Slane: Call Seth. Have him book the match for Aftermath.



*Fly smiled and nodded his head.*



Jonny Fly: Very good. Now, can we call a truce on the dumb mind games? I need my hot fry fix.



*Slane rose to his feet wrathfully. He pulled his shoulders back, which forced his chest outward as he stood opposite Fly.*



Stuart Slane: Never. Before I crush you in the ring, I will crush you spiritually. My campaign of psychological warfare will continue.



*Jonny sadfaces for a moment, but then the old devil horns sprout up, and soon he's grinning at Slane.*



Jonny Fly: Okay. Just keep in mind, now that you aren't hiding under that scarf and hat anymore, I know who to retaliate against.



*And with that Fly walks off leaving the waitress with a nice tip and Stuart stewing.*



*We see Buzz standing among the Legion. All three men are in the black pseudo-riot gear they wore when appearing at Explosion. They glare at the interviewer.*


Bryan Worthy: Welcome back to a special live broadcast of “What’s the Buzz?” We have finally found the whereabouts of the individuals who contacted us earlier in the evening for this interview. Gentlemen, Can you identify yourselves to the audience?



Mr E: My name is Mr E, this man here with the long hair is Mr Wolf and this man with the short hair is Mr Goodnight. But you can refer to us as The Legion…



Bryan Worthy: You obviously all have pro wrestling backgrounds. What companies, if any, have you worked for?



Mr Goodnight: We have been around different companies in Japan and Mexico, those companies however are none of your business.



Bryan Worthy: Are you currently employed by WCF?



Mr Wolf: Who we are employed by is none of your business, the only thing that should concern you is that The Legion is in WCF.



Bryan Worthy: How do you know Summer Daize?



Mr Goodnight: We all got called by her a few weeks ago when she was looking for some new talent for the company. We didn’t know her before then.



Bryan Worthy: At the Explosion Pay-Per-View, you came down to the ring after the first Trilogy Cup Semi Final Match. You singled out and attacked Chase Michaels at the behest of Miss Daize. What was the reason behind this ambush?



Mr Wolf: We're here to make sure people realise that we all have to pay for our choices, sometimes they pay off and we are rewarded and sometimes they don't pay off and we get punished for our choices, that's where we come in, we simply are the judges, the jury and the executioners...



Bryan Worthy: Isn’t it really true you are actually working for WCF Director of Operations Joey Nitro as enforcers, and that you attacked Chase Michaels on his orders to send a message to Michaels and others on the roster that are unhappy with Nitro’s tenure?



Mr E: What kind of question is that? You know what? I don't know about you guys, but I think Mr Worthy has over stepped his boundaries with his questioning, and needs to be taught a lesson...



*At the point, the Legion turn on Worthy. The wrestler/reporter tries to fight them off, but they simply overwhelm him, knocking him to the ground. While Mister E mounts him and starts raining heavy blows to his face and head, Mister Wolf stalks over to the camera and speaks directly to the man behind it.*



Mister Wolf: Keep filming unless you want to be next!


Camera Guy: Ok!


*Mister E grabs Buzz by the hair and slams the back of his skull against the concrete before rising. Then he and Mister Goodnight put the boots to him. Worthy turtles up. Goodnight stalks out of the shot and returns with a piece of rebar. He holds it like a baseball bat.*


Mister Goodnight: Get him up.


*Wolf and E drag a bloodied Buzz to his feet and hold him by the arms. Goodnight takes a few practice swings and then strikes Worthy hard to the ribs with the bar. Buzz screams, doubles over, and falls to the ground. Wolf kicks him multiple times in the kidneys. All three men stand over the groaning, panting form of their interviewer as the sho
w fades out.*


Big thanks to the handlers of Peter Quinn, John Gable, Stacy Robinson, Joey Nitro, Denise D'evil, The Great Catsy, Jonny Fly, and The Legion for their contributions to this episode.